Sticker/decal (FT-050TG-OC)

So here's the real lowdown on this item; These are not like putting a sticker on your Trapper Keeper in Jr High school. You have to do the proper prep to your fingerboard or you will be disappointed (don't rely on the included "instructions", they are severely lacking). Like any adhesive based product; there must be a clean, dry surface for it to adhere to. With that said, I think these things are great for dressing up your guitar for a few bucks. I put them on an electric/acoustic with gold hardware, and until you get about six inches from the neck, you would swear they are inlays. Start by taking all the strings off and laying the guitar on a flat surface. Fingerboards are inherently dirty and oily from our grimy little fingers, and you have to get all that off if you want these to stick past the first gig. This is also a good time to polish the fret wire with some ultra fine steel wool if you haven't in a while. Get some clean paper towels and some Naphtha or rubbing alcohol and start cleaning the finger board. When the paper towel gets dirty, use a clean spot. Use your fingernails to get right up next to the fretwire. This will take several passes. When your paper towel starts coming away clean, then you are finally read to start applying your inlay. This will dry out your fingerboard and make it look lighter, which you can fix when you are done. Cut out your inlays and lay them out before peeling off the backing, especially if you are using a set that is designed to cover the existing dots. In this case, with the vine pattern, start from the dot frets and work away from them. That way if you are off slightly, you won't miss the dots when you get to that fret. When you start applying them, an X-acto knife helps a ton. Use the tip to peel the decal off and to hold it while you position it. That way you don't touch the adhesive with your fingers. Position it where you want it, and press it down. Rub it out from the center with your nail, then pull off the top clear layer. Continue until you have them all down. The last step is to put some moisture back in the wood on your fingerboard, but you don't want it running under the decals and lifting them up; so don't use a paint brush. I use lemon oil on my fingerboards, but whatever your choice is, apply it sparingly around the inlays with a q-tip and wipe off the excess. You will easily be able to see any dry areas that you miss. Wipe all the excess off, restring and tune it, and you're ready to amaze the audience with your super expensive custom guitar.

I've used similar products in the past and was working on a cheap upgrade for a Kramer Beretta Special. This transformed the guitar and confused my brother when I showed him. He wasn't sure how I accomplished it.What's not evident in the pictures is the way it changes color and reflectivity when it's angled in the light. It can look anywhere from a metallic inlay to one that is a matte finish depending on how you are holding it. I chose the goldish / orangish vine inlay and it was exactly what I needed to make the guitar jump out with an all gold hardware makeover.From inches away, i can't really tell that these are decals. I can however feel this particular decal inlay under my fingers on a few frets when I play, which is something i haven't felt before on other brands I have used... Not really bothersome, just an FYI. Highly recommended.

JUST WHAT I WANTED.

Made my guitar look amazing, easy to put on but the way they came out the packaging was a little odd

Peeled off within a week of applying them.

Was not sure about "sticker" inlays but this looks pretty darn nice. You'd think it was legit except when close. I was expecting a more gold color however this is a type of bronze with smatters of almost camo. Looks rustic and nice. Give it a shot!

Looked good

Look great!